04 December 2025 – Short News

Arrested, restrained, released – and no one takes responsibility!!

A US citizen screams for help. “I am a US citizen. Please help me.” Seconds later she is on the ground, pinned down by officers of the Population Control Police, as if she had no rights, no documents, no voice. She is taken away without justification, without procedure. Hours later she is put back on the street. At the same time, we are working on 21 ICE cases, trying to get people out of detention after exactly these kinds of abuses – and can barely keep up.

A state that treats its citizens like suspects – this incident is not a fringe problem. It stands as an example of a practice that can hit anyone when authorities act without oversight. A citizen, violently detained, without legal basis, without explanation. This is the reality we face daily. And it shows how far the line has already been shifted – not theoretically, but in the open, on the street, in front of a camera. Therefore we would appreciate if you support our work.

Trump’s new car fantasy

Trump: “If you go to Japan, South Korea or Malaysia, they have very small cars… very small and really cute. We were not allowed to build such cars, and I have now authorized the minister to immediately approve the production of these vehicles.”

Donald Trump tells his supporters that Japan and Malaysia have “really cute small cars” – and that he now allows such models to be built in the United States. Once again it seems as if he defines industrial policy on impulse. No word on safety standards, no word on approvals, no word on infrastructure. Instead an improvised decision, presented like a sudden insight. While manufacturers and experts shake their heads, Trump sells the moment as progress. A president who wants to build cars because they are “cute” – and overlooks that even his own agencies have rules that cannot be erased with a sentence.

Trump stands by Cuellar – and shows what loyalty means

President Trump on a pardon for Republican Henry Cuellar: “He is a respected person. He was treated very badly because he said that people should not be allowed to pour into our country, and he was right… As soon as he made that statement, I then said, ‘I’ll bet he gets indicted,’ and that’s what happened… He was indicted for speaking the truth.”

Trump calls Cuellar a “respected man” who was “treated very badly”. For him, the ongoing investigation matters less than the congressman’s political stance on migration. Cuellar criticized the situation at the border, and Trump suggests that this is why he was targeted. That a president comments directly on an active case like this is remarkable and shows how deeply he places loyalty above everything else. Washington is already asking whether this strengthens Cuellar’s reelection chances. But the essential point is another: Trump makes clear that he sees criticism of border policy as a reason to turn someone into a martyr of his agenda.

Senators want to block Trump’s strikes on Venezuela

A bipartisan group of Schumer, Kaine, Schiff and Rand Paul wants to limit Trump’s authority for military strikes on Venezuela. The War Powers proposal follows growing tensions and the public investigation into the killing of survivors of a boat strike. The senators can force a vote within ten days. For the first time, several Republicans show willingness to question Trump’s course. The attack in international waters has changed the mood. Whether the initiative succeeds depends on how many in the party understand that military escalation is no longer a useful political tool.

Trump announces: Putin wants to end the war

Trump says his advisers Kushner and Witkoff came back from their meeting with Putin with the impression that he wants “a deal”. This statement rests solely on their assessment, without confirmation from official channels. That two close allies of the president spoke with Putin for five hours raises questions – Kyiv was not informed, nor were the allies. The government provides no details and leaves open whether this was diplomacy or an unofficial initiative. For Trump, the impression of his confidants is enough to set the tone. For Washington, it is another moment in which essential decisions happen outside the State Department.

Trump announces release of the boat video

Under pressure from the double strike on September 2, Trump says he will “release everything that exists”. He says he does not know exactly what material there is, but it should be “no problem”. The statement sounds as if this were a minor formality, not an operation that may involve legal violations. While Hegseth faces bipartisan pressure, the Pentagon tries to calm the situation. Critics want to know why unedited footage has not been shown. That Trump now allows its release says less about transparency than about political pressure – and an attempt to regain control of the narrative.

Human rights case against the United States after deadly boat strike

The family of the Colombian Alejandro Carranza has filed the first complaint against the US strikes. Their relative was allegedly killed during an attack on September 15, even though it was a fishing boat. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is reviewing the case, even if the United States does not recognize the associated court. For the family, it was an extrajudicial killing that cost their main provider his life. The complaint hits the government at a time when pressure from Congress is already high. With this step, the debate gains another, human dimension – beyond political defense lines.

Archbishop Broglio openly warns against illegal orders

The top military archbishop of the United States reminds the troops of something that has been unusually absent from recent public statements: that there are limits no order may cross. He says clearly that the intentional killing of survivors is illegal and morally unacceptable. His words strike a nerve, because the government continues trying to present the double strike as lawful. Broglio speaks of dignity, law and responsibility – at a time when some ministers act as if decisions over life and death are tactical choices. His warning is directed at soldiers and at those who give orders and believe they owe no explanation.

Bovino lands in Louisiana – ICE prepares for major raid

Gregory Bovino, one of the most visible figures in hardline immigration enforcement, was seen in a suburb of New Orleans, surrounded by masked federal agents. The city has a high Hispanic population, and tension is palpable. Bovino became known for operations in which agents rappelled from helicopters into residential buildings. His appearance suggests an operation far larger than what the Department of Homeland Security publicly admits. For residents, this begins a night in which every step of ICE brings more fear than safety. No one knows how many families are at the center of this action.

Mike Lindell wants to run for governor – or maybe not

The MyPillow founder, known for his role in Trump’s election myths, has filed the paperwork for a candidacy in Minnesota. He says he is “not one hundred percent sure” he will actually run, but his team is pushing for a quick start. Lindell plans to announce his decision on December 11. That he is even considering this shows how much political activism has become a stage for self-promotion. Minnesota watches the announcement with a mix of fatigue and disbelief. One thing is certain: his influence on political debate was already large without holding office.

NVIDIA CEO Huang explains the world of chips to Republicans

Jensen Huang meets senators on Capitol Hill and warns against export restrictions that would make his products unusable in China. He says the United States must remain technologically leading but should not restrict itself so much that competition becomes impossible. The government supports parts of his position, but many lawmakers are concerned about national security implications. Huang tries to explain a narrow path: too much control slows innovation, too little strengthens rivals. His message is simple – the market needs freedom, but not naïveté. What remains is a dispute between strategic risks and economic reality.